PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4850
Latitude
17.728974°
Longitude
-64.667870°
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0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental framework for accurate surveying and mapping throughout the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Croix District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 17.72897° North, 64.66787° West, this trig point serves as a reference station for regional geodetic work. Trigonometric stations of this type traditionally function as horizontal control monuments, enabling surveyors to establish precise positions for property boundaries, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. The point's location within USVI provides essential geodetic control for this Caribbean territory. Verification and documentation of such benchmark monuments remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and enabling future surveying activities. Proper records ensure continuity of the geodetic network and support reliable spatial data infrastructure.

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PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4850 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 17.728974°, -64.667870°, corresponding to 17° 43′ 44.31″ N, 64° 40′ 4.33″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)17.728974, -64.667870
WGS84 (DMS)17° 43′ 44.31″ N, 64° 40′ 4.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
SIGHT — NGS TV0096 — Saint Croix District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SIGHT MILL — NGS TV0093 — Saint Croix District, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NUGENT — NGS TV0094 — Saint Croix District, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOUTZBERG MILL — NGS TV0098 — Saint Croix District, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FANCY 1919 — NGS TV0089 — Saint Croix District, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US?

PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4850. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US?

The position of PETRONELLA MILL — NGS TV0095 — Saint Croix District, US in WGS84 is 17.728974°, -64.667870° (decimal), or 17° 43′ 44.31″ N, 64° 40′ 4.33″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.